Jeff Fulchino

After spending the majority of his career bouncing around between various farm systems, the 29-year-old Fulchino finally got a chance to be a regular bullpen contributor in 2009 with the Astros. He didn't disappoint, posting a 3.40 ERA and 1.183 WHIP through 61 appearances. He exhibits solid peripherals, including a resistance to the long ball. Fulchino won't close for the Astros in 2010, so unless your league counts holds, he will have little impact except in deep NL-only leagues.

After spending the entire 2007 season with Triple-A Albuquerque, Fulchino was with the Royals’ bullpen for two stints in 2008. He was pretty ineffective in six June innings, allowing the opposition to hit .346 and posting an even 5:5 K:BB ratio. He stuck around for a bit longer in his second trial with the team, but still posted an ERA of 9.00, an opposing OPS of 1.011 and an overall WHIP of 2.09. He will have a chance to win a bullpen spot in spring training, and his ability to pitch in long or short relief could win him a job.